Drilling Rig Floorhand: Skilled Field Technician

Nabors in; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Floorhand to safely and efficiently perform manual labor on the drilling rig floor, operating tongs and pipe-handling equipment as directed. You will assist in assembling and disassembling pipe and collars, maintain the rig floor, and support tripping operations under the Driller's supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to the Company Management System.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Understand Company Management System requirements and perform duties accordingly.
• Stop work authority: interrupt operations if conditions harm people, assets or environment.
• Identify hazards and report them to the Driller.
• Participate in pre-tour and pre-task meetings.
• Work under the Driller or Rig Manager guidance.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on rig equipment as directed by the Driller.
• Work on the rig floor during tripping operations as directed by the Driller.
• Operate pipe handling equipment on the drilling location.
• Maintain good housekeeping on the rig site and offices.
• Report incidents and equipment failures per procedures.
• Train and mentor new Floorhands as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nabors is seeking a Floorhand to safely and efficiently perform manual labor on the drilling rig floor, operating tongs and pipe-handling equipment as directed. You will assist in assembling and disassembling pipe and collars, maintain the rig floor, and support tripping operations under the Driller's supervision.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to the Company Management System.